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Shongo Family History

Shongo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shong, Song, Hong, Chong, Zhong, Sheng, Spong, Longo, Shang, Shonka

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Where is the Shongo family from?

You can see how Shongo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shongo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shongo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Shongo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shongo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shongo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shongo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shongo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shongo. 100% of Shongo men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shongo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shongo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shongo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Shongo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Shongo. For the veterans among your Shongo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shongo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Shongo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shongo in 1947 was 47, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shongo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shongo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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